In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast I review two recent scientific papers on thyroid physiology with Dr. Kelly Halderman. We break down the important points that are made in the paper so you understand how you might be able to apply the findings to your clients or your own health.

The papers discussed on today's podcast:

• Yamada S, Horiguchi K, Akuzawa M, Sakamaki K, Shimomura Y, Kobayashi I, Andou Y, Yamada M. Seasonal Variation in Thyroid Function in Over 7,000 Healthy Subjects in an Iodine-sufficient Area and Literature Review. J Endocr Soc. 2022 Apr 6;6(6):bvac054. doi: 10.1210/jendso/bvac054. PMID: 35528829; PMCID: PMC9070835.
• Joe M El-Khoury, Seasonal Variation and Thyroid Function Testing: Source of Misdiagnosis and Levothyroxine Over-Prescription, Clinical Chemistry, Volume 69, Issue 5, May 2023, Pages 537–538, https://doi.org/10.1093/clinchem/hvad017

Dr. Kelly Halderman has a background in functional medicine, earning her medical doctorate (MD) in 2007 & completing a family practice medicine internship with the University of Minnesota in 2009. She is an international educator in the area of integrative and precision health. Dr. Halderman also has a traditional Naturopathic Medical Degree from KCNH. She holds certification in MethylGenetic Nutrition by The Nutrigenetic Research Institute and certification from The American Functional Neurology Institute in Functional Neurology and Neurofeedback. She is an active member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, President and founder of The American Association of Nutraceutical Formulators, and a member of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and Society of Physician Entrepreneurs.

Dr. Halderman has a doctorate in clinical nutrition, is also board certified in Clinical Nutrition by the CNCB, has certification in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University, and health coaching certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She also has comprehensive experience in nutraceutical science & formulation, creating & educating on novel formulations for consumers, practitioners & professional associations such as the NFL Hall of Fame. A former physician turned executive-level biotech expert, she currently serves as Weo's Chief Health Officer. This health-conscious company harnesses the power of diamond electrolysis to augment the most precious molecule on the planet, water.